[The following records of January, 1839 - December, 1840 were transcribed by Mrs. Betty Baldwin of Grace Baptist Church, Georgetown, KY.]
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house on the first Saturday in January 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modThe brethren that were appointed to see Sister Lynn reported that they had attended to the order of the church and that they ascertained from her that she had joined a body of people known as Presbyterains not in union with us and that she still wishes to continue with them. The mater taken up and investigated and she found guilty of sin and satisfaction not obtained is excluded.
The brethren that was appointed at our last April meeting to have our meeting house doors & winders painted reported that the work was done and the cost was $8.00, which report was received by the church. Brethren Conner & Whitaker (to wit) to preach.
Jas Gaines clk
Robert Kirtley modAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh 1st Saturday in February 1839.
Bro Robt. Kirtley modNo business claiming the attention of the church, agreed to be adjourned.
Benjamin G. Graves clk protem
R. Kirtley modrSunday Feb. 3rd 1839. Bro. Sam. a black man, the property of John Tomblinson by experience for baptism.
Sunday 17th 1839, received Rody a black woman belonging Childs Coleman by letter of recommendation.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg 1st Saturday March 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modLetters of recommendation at the request of Br. Roland Botts was granted to Sister Polly Terrill, Lucy Bial, & Elizabeth Parker, also, at the Request of Bro. Daniel Hickerson Letters of dismission was granted to himself Sister Mary Hickerson & Eliza Jones.
____ at the request of Bro. Asa Kirtley letters of dismission was granted to himself and his wife Sister Mary Kirtley.
Agreed that we adjourn from business and invite Bro. Joseph Terrill now with us from Missouri to preach for us.
James Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modrAt a meeting held for the Church at Bullettsburg 1st Saturday April 1839.
Bro. Absalom Graves modrReceived a request from the church at Middle Creek, by Bro John Brady for help to assist in the Ordination of Bro. William Huey as Deacon to meet with them at their next church meeting, second Saturday present instant, the matter was taken up and Brethren Robt Kirtley, A Graves, Roland Botts & Edward Graves were appointed to attend accordingly.
Adj. James Gaines, clk
A. Graves, modrAt a meeting held for the church at Bullettsburgh 1st Saturday May 1839. Bro. Robt. Kirtley modr
Lucy, belonging to Bro. R. Kirtley restored to fellowship with this church.
The help appointed at last meeting to attend at Middle Creek Church, reported that they attended and that Bro. Huey was set apart by Ordination the Office of Deacon.
Adj. - R. Kirtley Mod.
attest - James Gaines, clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh meeting house Saturday 1st June 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modNo business claiming the attention of the church, Bro. Ingram being present was invited to preach.
Adj James Graves clk
R. Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburgh first Saturday July 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modOn motion agreed that the church meet in Petersburg, 3rd Saturday in this month and that the door of the church be opened for this purpose of giving an opportunity to any person offering to become a member of the same, either by letter or any way customary with the church.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley, chosen to write a letter to our next association and present the same at our next regular church meeting.
Reported that Brother George Gaines a member of this Church departed this life on the 26th of June 1839, in the seventy third year of his age. He was born the 29th of October 1766 in Madison County Virginia, removed to Ky in the fall of 1795. He joined this church by Experience of Baptism in June 1800; where he remained an orderly member, a good citizen, and useful neighbor, until his death.
Agreed to adjourned from business and invited Brethren Rice and Bennett to preach for us.
attest - Jas Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modAt a meeting held for the Bullettsburg Church in Petersburg third Saturday July 1839.
Robt. Kirtley modReceived Sister Catharine Tarrents by Letter of Recommendation from the Church at Versailes, & Sister Rachel Williamson from the Church at Stamping Ground, Scott Cty.
Attest James Gaines ClkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday in August 1839
The letter to the association by Bro. Robt. Kirtley was read and approved.
Brethren Robt. Kirtley, E. Graves, R. Botts, E. Grant, A. Graves, & J. Gaines chosen messengers to the Association.
The death of our aged and beloved Sister Conner, was reported at this meeting, who departed this life in phageast in the State of Indianna in the 81st or 82nd year of her age. She had long lived a member with us, and was esteemed by her acquaintants, for the kindness and Christian walk and motherly affection in to end.
Attest - James Gaines clk
R. Kirtley modSunday August 4th 1839
Alice a Black woman belonging to Sister Polly B. Acre formerly a member of the Baptist Church at Blue Run Virginia of which satisfaction being given that she had, obtained a letter, in full fellowship and that the same had been lost, and also given to the church the reason of the hope she has in Christ was received a member with us.
attest - James Gaines clkAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday the 7th of September 1839.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley moderatorReceived Bro. William M. Grant and Sister Mary Grant his wife by Letter of Recommendation from the Baptist church at Alexandria.
On motion of Bro. R. Botts we agree to set apart the first Wednesday in October as a day of humiliation and prayer to God and meet at this place at 10 o'clock A.M.
Agreed to adjourn
attest Jas. Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrAt a Bullettsburg Church meeting first Saturday in Octobber 1839.
Bro. R. Kirtley modrBro. Edward Graves informed the church that Sister Lucetty Winston has joined the methodist denomination, a body of people not in union with us. The matter taken up and Brethren R. Botts and A. Graves is appointed the Sister, and request her attendance at our next meeting, if she feels willing to do so.
Received Robert Kirtley join by Experience for baptism. [He was later known as Robert E. Kirtley].
Bro. E.[Ezra] Ferris asked for letter of dismission for Asa and Rachel his wife (colored members of this church) which was granted. [Ferris was a physician in Lawrenceburg, Indiana and had been a member of Columbia BC (Cincinnati), the first Baptist in the Northwest Territory. These slaves were automatically freed when they moved to Indiana.]
Agreed to adjourn
attest - James Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrThe date of the acception of James A. Kirtley for baptism is seconded wrong. The record was not made til after his baptism on the first Lords day in November, and then through mistake, it was dated at that meeting. Should have been dated the third Wednesday in October.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday in November 1839.
Bro. Robert Kirtley moderatorThe refference respecting Sister Lucetta Winston taken up & she found guilty of sin & failing to give satisfaction is excluded.
Received James Kirtley by experience for baptism.
The Bro. Deacons reported the funds of this church are nearly exausted, & also reported they had aportioned the sum of $20.25 cts. to be paid by the free male members of this church, which was received by the church & placed in their hands for collection.
Penny a black member formily belonging to Jeremiah Graves, & Milly belonging to Mr. Rucker; both dead since our last meeting.
On motion agreed that publick servises to commence with us at 11 o'clock A.M.
Adjourned
Robt Kirtley modr
attest - Jas. Gaines clkSunday Nov. 3rd 1839
Received Elder Daniel James & Sister Ann James by letter of recommendation from Bethel Church State of Virginia, also Hanah a black woman belonging to Bro. James.Saturday Nov. 16th 1839
Received Elizabeth Haydon by experience for baptism.Wednesday Nov. 27th 1839
At a meeting at Bro. Jarvis Haydons, received Sister Amy Adams & Lucy Willoughby by letters of recommendation from the church at Dry Creek Campbell County Ky.
Robt. Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg first Saturday in December 1839.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley moderatorBro. W. Earley laid in a complaint against Mathew a black member belonging to this church for getting drunk. The matter taken up, & Bro. Jarvis Haydon appointed to see Bro. Mathew & request his attendance at our next meeting.
Received Jeremiah Graves join by experience for baptism.
A letter of dismission is granted Sister Polly Green by request through Bro. Robt. Kirtley.
attest - Jas. Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrSunday 8th of Dec. 1839
Received Bro. Chatt by letter of recommendation from the church at Bethel Virginia.Monday Dec. 9th 1839
Received Sister Cornelia Graves by letter of recommendation, also received Ann Wilks, Lucy Jane Thomas, Manly Botts, Nancy Cave & Albert (a black man belonging to Bro E. Graves) by experience for baptism.
Jno. Gaines clk protemSaturday Dec 21st 1839
Received Frances Botts, Catharine Duncan, John E. Botts, Joseph C. Graves, by experience for baptismSunday Dec. 22nd 1839
Received Elizabeth Gaines, & Davis Pope by experience for baptism.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg first Saturday in January 1840.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley moderatorThe refference respecting Bro. Mathew taken up, he found guilty of sin, he failing to hear the church, is excluded.
Received Susan Holton, by experience for baptism.
Sister Barbary Morrell departed this life since our last meeting.
Bro. R. Botts moved that Bro. Daniel James be considered a preacher of the Gospel with us and also to act as moderator in turn with those already appointed. The matter taken up & unanimously agreed too by the church.
On motion the Bro. Deacons drew up a subscription for the purpose of raising a fund to procure wood, & pay for the keeping the meeting house for the preavent [present] year & to engage some person to keep the same.
attest James Gaines clk
Robt. Kirtley modrAt a meeting of the church at Bullettsburg meetinghouse 1st Saturday in February 1840.
Brother David James modrReceived Winnefort Bruce and Edward Thomas by experience for baptism.
Agreed to be adjourned
attest Jas Gaines clk - Daniel James modrFebruary Saturday 15, 1840
Received Polly Gaines, Rebecca Kelly, John C Gaines, Macy J. Gaines, Sandford Botts, Permelia Acre, & Lawrence Pope, by experience for baptism.Wednesday Feb. 26
Received Fanny Gaines, and at night meeting same day Jeremiah Ingram by experience for baptism.At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meetinghouse first Saturday in March 1840.
Bro. Robert Kirtley moderatorReceived Franklin Graves & Miranda Johnson by experience for Baptism.
Bro. Edward Graves made known to the church the long absence of Sister Mildrid Depew, the matter taken & Bro. Clk appointed to write her a letter on the subject & report as soon as he receives any information from her.
attest Jas Gaines clk - Robt. Kirtley modrSaturday evening March 7th. Received Helen Walton by experience for baptism.
Sunday 8th Received Kittura M. Houston by letter.
Saturday evening March 21st Received Bro. A. Graves' Fountain by experience for baptism.
Sunday 22 received Malinda belonging to C. Carpenter by experience for baptism.
Wednesday evening March 25 received Alfred C. Chambers, Amanda Chambers & Judith Rucker by experience for baptism.
Wednesday evening Apr. 1st 1840 received George M. Johnson, Harriet Johnson, Charlot belonging to Thomas Porter & Bro. Botts' Jennetta by experience for baptism.
At a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meetinghouse first Saturday in April 1840.
Bro. D. James moderatorMathew, a black man restored to the fellowship of the church. Received Jane belonging to Bro. Wm Stephens by letter. Also, Bartlet Grant & Sarah Grant by letters of recomdation from the church at Alexandria.
Received Howard Sebre, & Amanda Botts, by experience for baptism.
Bro. Clerk reported he had received a letter from Sister Mildrid Depew, which was read in which she stated she wished her membership to remain with us which was satisfactory.
atts Jas Gaines clk - D. James ModrWednesday evening April 8th Received Pricilla Tilly by experience for baptism.
R. Kirtley modrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first Saturday May 1840.
Bro. Kirtley moderatorReceived Sister Jane Allen by letter of recommendation from the Baptist Church at the Stamping Ground Scott County Ky.
A letter of dismission granted Sister Caty Goodridge.
Jas Gaines clk
Robt Kirtley modrWednesday evening May 6th 1840
Received Winnifred Acres & Jane belonging to Bro. Chambers by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modrWednesday evening May 13th Received Thomas Acre by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modr
Saturday May 16th
Received Eleanor Bruce, Elizabeth Botts & Benjamin belonging to H.F. Gaines by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modrAt a meeting held at Bro. John Gaines Wednesday evening May 20
Received Tamar a black girl belonging to Bro. Miles Wilks by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley mdrAt a church meeting held at Bullettsburg meeting house first saturday in June 1840.
Bro. R. Kirtley moderatorRestored John M. Garnett to the fellowship of the church.
The death of Sister Ann James, Lucinda Suggett, & Thomas, a black member belonging to Br. Jas Ingram, is reported to have taken place since our last meeting.
The Bro. Deacons made known that the funds of the church were nearly exausted & they also reported an apportionment on the free white male members of this church amounting to $25, which was received ty the church & placed in their hands for collection.
attest Jas Gaines clk - R Kirtley modrSunday June 7th 1840
Received Ann Allen, Elizabeth Allen & Letta belongint to Wm Rucker by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modr
Wednesday June 10th
Received Sister Mary Haewood by letter of frecommendation from the first regular baptist church in Newark Ohio.Received Silva belonging to Bro A. B. Watts by experience for baptism. Also, Fanny belonging to Thomas Porter. R. Kirtley modr
At a church meeting held for the church at Bullettsburg first Saturday in July 1840 . Bro. R. Kirtley moderator
Bro. Wm Grant laid in a complaint against Sister Rachal Williams for joining a body of people known as CAMPBELLITES, not in union with us; the matter taken up & she being absent, Brethren Edward Graves and John Gaines, are appointed to see the sister & cite her to our next meeting.
Clifton Hensley, restored to the fellowship of the church.
Brethren Robt. Kirtley, Roland Botts, & Absalom Graves are appointed a committee to prepare a letter to our Association & present the same at our next meeting.
On the request of Bro. Wm Whitaker letters of dismission are granted to sisters Dinah & Fanny, women of color belonging to Wm Goodridge.
adjourned attest Jas Gaines clk - R. Kirtley modrSunday July 12th 1840
Received Jane belonging to Wm John Tomlinson by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modrWednesday July 15th 1840
Received Sarah Graves by experience for baptism. R. Kirtley modrAt a meeting of the church at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday 1st August 1840.
Bro. Robert Kirtley modrThe refference respecting Sister Williamson taken up-- the brethren that were appointed to see her report that they had attended to the order of the church. She failing to attend and hear the church is found guilty of sin and excluded.
Received Clarissa Thomas by experience for baptism.
The letter to the association read and adapted.
And Brethren R. Kirtley E. Graves A. Graves R Botts J. H. Walton Jno Winston A.E. Chambers M. Wilks Jas Gaines and John Duncan are appointed messengers to bear the same.
A letter of dismission granted to Bro John C. Bush.
attest Jas Gaines clk - Robt Kirtley modrAt a meeting held for the church at Bullettsburg meeting house 1st Saturday in September 1840.
Bro. R. Kirtley modrA letter of dismission granted to Brother Daniel James.
Whereas the following letter addressed to this church was handed in by a brother whose name is annexed to the list as applicants for the purpose of constituting a new church which letter is as follows to (wit)
To the Church at Bullettsburg Brethren we the undersigned members belonging to your body, after having had the subject under consideration, believing that it will best for all concerned, and the good of Zion do hereby respectfully request of you the liberty of uniting with other brethren of our denomination in constituting ourselves into a church of Jesus Christ at such time and place as may be agreed upon by those concerned, if upon proper consultation had with brethren called for that purpose it should be thought advisable so to do. John Gaines, Polly Gaines, James Gaines, Nancy Watts, Cove Clave, Richard Gaines, Elizabeth Gaines, Ellen Bruce, Mary Jane Gaines, John G. Gaines, Nancy Hamilton, Sally Goodridge, Susan Wilhoit
The matter taken up and after some investigation agreed to grant therein request as afore said.
Brethren John H. Walton and Joseph C. Graves were added to the number of signing clerks.
On application a letter of dismission is granted to Brother William Suggett.
attest James Gaines clk - Rob. Kirtley modrAt a meeting of the church at Bullittsburg meeting house the 1st Saturday in Oct. 1840.
Brother Robt. Kirtley modrWhere as the church being with a clerk, our former clerk having obtained liberty with others, to leave the church to join a new CONSTITUTION, the subject of the clerkship was proposed by brother Absalom Graves, the matter taken up by the church, and an election held by private ballet, when upon brother Joseph C. Graves was elected and invited to take his seat.
On motion of bro Wm Grant a letter of dismission is granted to Sister Kitturah M. Huston she being about to move to Missouri.
Adjourned, until meeting in course
attest Joseph C. Graves clk - Robt. Kirtley modrAt a meeting of the church at Bullittsburg Saturday 7th of Nov 1840.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley modrBro. Rowland Botts laid in a complaint against George, a black member of the church, belonging to Allen Morgan, for purloining and departing from the truth. The matter taken up and posponed for a short time, as he is not present but is expected to be in attendance today.
Bro. George failing to attend the matter is again taken up and bro. Anderson B. Watts is appointed to see him and cite him to next meeting.
It is reported to this church by bro Edward Graves, who was present as a spectator, that all the members that were dismissed in Sept. last for Constitution from this church were constituted into the Church of Mount Pleasant, at the house of bro Richard Gaines except sister Nancy Hamilton who is still a member with us.
Adj until our next meeting in Dec.
attest J. C. Graves clk - Robert Kirtley modrAt meeting of the church at Bullettsburg meeting house Saturday the 5th of Dec. 1840.
Bro. Robt. Kirtley modrThe refference respecting George, a black member, taken up he being present, and failing to give satisfaction, but upon motion the matter is posponed until next meeting and brethren Absalom Graves and Angus Gaines agree to make further inquiry, as respects the charge against him and report at next meeting.
Bro. Benjamin A. Gaines, received by letter of recommendation from the church at Little Blue River.
It is made known to this church that a part of the churches composing the North Bend Association, have left that body, therefore it is thought advisable by this church that that matter be enquired into. Whereupon, Brethren Robert Kirtley, Rowland Botts, and Edward Graves are a committee to draft resolutions purporting the property of all council of the churches and report at our next meeting.
Adjourned until next in course.
Joseph C. Graves clk - Robt. Kirtley modr
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